Gresham Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Perry Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverPerry Creek
Coordinates35.87960, -78.57380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage1,755 acre-ft
Max Storage1,755 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 24, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRaleigh Ski Club, LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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